Lebanese Armed Forces Commander General Joseph Aoun publicly welcomed the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, expressing gratitude to the states that worked to include Lebanon in de-escalation and reconstruction efforts, according to a report. Aoun said the MOU respects Lebanese sovereignty.
Lebanese Armed Forces Commander General Joseph Aoun on Monday publicly endorsed the memorandum of understanding reached between the United States and Iran, praising the framework as respectful of Lebanese sovereignty. Aoun thanked the countries that worked to integrate Lebanon into efforts to end the escalation and enable the country's reconstruction.
As The Zioneer reported earlier, French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the same MOU at 10:17 Jerusalem time, pledging continued support for Lebanese sovereignty. Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri followed at 10:43, publicly thanking Iran and the US for including a clause calling for an end to Israeli aggression in Lebanon.
Aoun's statement is the first endorsement of the framework by a senior Lebanese security official, marking a notable alignment between the military establishment and the political leadership in Beirut regarding the emerging regional deal. The MOU's terms and Israeli participation remain under negotiation.
2 developments
- DevelopingMacron welcomes US-Iran MOU, pledges continued support for Lebanon sovereignty
- DevelopingQatar publicly welcomes US-Iran MOU, calls for constructive talks
- DevelopingAoun: Significant breakthrough reached in talks with Israel
- DevelopingUS official: MOU covers 'the entire region, including Lebanon,' confident Israel will join
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